British Classic Cars

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Sharp 1965 Triumph TR4A IRS

Here’s a tidy 1965 Triumph that’s also a highly desirable model, the IRS, a classic TR4 with independent rear suspension. It can be found here on eBay in North Las Vegas, Nevada with a current bid of around $13,000.

Straightforward Restoration: 1957 MGA Roadster

You have to admire a seller’s optimism when it comes to prescribing how much confidence you should have in taking it on. The listing says this MGA that’s been parked for 40 years in a shed represents a “straightforward”… more»

Low-Mile Daily: 1991 Mini Cooper

One of the best parts of car culture is the practice of customization and modification. Endless variations and types of modifications can be made to cars. And one car which gets a lot of modifications, other than the classic… more»

Lots Of Patina: 1959 Triumph TR3A

Generally, finding a collector car in La Habra, California is a good thing, as it’s a bit sunnier and drier there than in most places (apologies to our readers that are in drought conditions right now, it’s good for cars,… more»

Chasing the Magic: 1969 Lotus Elan

When Colin Chapman designed and built the Lotus Elan it was doubtful that he understood just how legendary these cars would become.  While not especially fast in a straight line, the handling was described as otherworldly.  While many people… more»

An Early Mini Project? 1962 Morris Mini

Coming from the UK, it was common for young drivers to either learn to drive in a classic Mini, or to purchase one as their first car. They were remarkably common on the streets of the UK and could… more»

Serious Collectors Only? 1953 Nash-Healey

OK, so this 1953 Nash-Healey has been an education for me. I had familiarity but I found the entire back story behind this American-British combo to be very interesting, and of course informative. This beautiful Nash-Healey is being sold… more»

Parked for 30 Years: 1967 Jaguar Mark II Project

Grace… Space… Pace – that was the sales motto for Jaguar cars, and the Mark II fits that bill perfectly. Its predecessor was the first Jaguar utilizing unitary construction, which substantially strengthened the body. This new method of body… more»

Field Find: 1955 Austin Healey 100-4 BN2

It’s pretty clear that this 1955 Austin Healey 100-4 BN2 has been sitting for a good long time. Heck, there’s a license plate on the front that dates from 1969 (!). It’s listed for sale here on HiBid.com where… more»

5.0 Power? 1953 Ford Zephyr Mark I

This British Ford Zephyr initially caught my attention because I think I had a matchbox version when I was a wee one. The thing is, this 1953 Zephyr has a whole lot of non-Zephyr-like stuff going on but it’s… more»

Dilapidated 1960 MGA Roadster Project

The MGA stood out for its swoopy looks when it hit the market in 1955. Its design was a chasm away from the MG T-Series cars, with their clamshell bonnets, upright radiators, and running boards. The MGA was faster,… more»

1 of 3,000: 1976 Triumph TR7 Victory Edition

U.K. car manufacturer British Leyland got the wheels turning on their Triumph TR7 creation back in 1974, and by the time the run was completed in late ’81 well over 100,000 of these wedge-shaped two-seaters had made their way… more»

55 Years in Storage: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite

Okay, so let’s run down the list: barn? Check. Find? Most definitely check. Take a look at this dusty but beautiful 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite! Located in Frankenmuth, Michigan, it’s listed here on Facebook Marketplace for $5,000, or best offer.

Never Restored: 1959 Jaguar XK150 OTS

Jaguar has a rich history in sports car production, and the XK150 marked the last hurrah for its “XK100” series before introducing the legendary E-Type. This XK150 rolled off the line in 1959 and is an original and unrestored… more»

MG Movie Car: 1947 MG TC

Many believe that the MG TC started the sports car movement in America.  While that is a subject for debate, you cannot deny that the MG TC was very different than the cars coming off American assembly lines in… more»

TVR 2500M: Rare Fiberglass Coupe

TVRs have a tendency to be overlooked when one searches for a lightweight, good-handling British classic coupe. I’m not sure whether it’s the somewhat pedestrian Triumph mechanicals, the quirky (but pretty) styling, or simply that Lotus got all the… more»

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